Hillsboro recorder., 1887-11-03
and men in line, and the spectators swelled

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the crowd to five thousand. As the
leaders Of the infantry reached the place
where sat the man they had came to hon
or, they broke ranks aud amid the great
est excitement crowded to the ycranda.
II was scene which one could never for
get. Cheering their old chieftain as
Georgians alone can cheer, they crowded
and jostled, pushing and pulling ono an
other | Ike madmen, each intent upon
getting as nesr Mr.. Davis as he could.
Then it looked as II the crowd, in its
mad enthusiasm, would tear Mr.. Davis
from the vcranda, which was itself SO
crowded that it was almost impossible
for those upon II to move. Realizing the
necessity for action, Senator Colquitt
mounted the railing, and after several at-
tempts succeeded In securing compare
tive quiet. Then he urged the crowd to
bo less demonstrative, calling attention
to Mr.. Dayis's feeble condition, and urg-
ing that they shout for him, worship
him, but for his own dear sake do not
try TO shake hands with him. For a
time Mr.. Davis remained in his chair,
content with bowing his acknowledge
ment, but it was not long before his en-.
thusiasm got the better of him, and he
rose to his feet. It was evident
that he had something. TO say
aud IN a moment there was almost per-
feet silence. With his thin hand extend
ed toward one of the old flags near by,
he said: ~ am like that
flag -tattered by storms and years.
love it for its own sake.
love it for even yours. love it as me-
menio Of what your fathers did, and
what they hoped you would do. God
bless you'll | win see you again"
The cheering Of The crowd was deafen.
ing. There were cries of"Gordon, ,mtGor-
don, from all sides, and unable torefuse
these appeals, Georgia's gallant governor
stepped forward. There were loud cheers
and then comparative silence as he said:
'My brother soldiers, it is my infinite
pleasure, in your behalf, to welcome to
this great state and to the hearts of the
people the grand old chieftain." Govern
or Gordon was frequently interrupted by
wild cheering. At the conclusion of his
remarks, the hand-shaking was resumed.
1t was soon apparent that there would
be no end To this il the veterans were al
lowed 10 have their own way, and ar
rangements were quietly made TO get Mr..
Davis in the house. A window back OF
him was opened, and through it he
walked into the sitting-room. Mr. Davis
and the ladies appeared upon the second
story balcony, and from there they greet
ed those below. Mr.. Davis bowed in re-
sponse 70 the continued cheering. This
lasted for some minutes, and after IL was
announced that Mr.. Davis would go TO
the fair grounds, the crowd gradually
melted away. As the crowd melted away
from in front Of the mansion, the dis
tinguished guests took carriages, which
were in waiting, and under escort Of the
Blbb County Cavalry, were driven to the
fair grounds. Mulberry street was
crowded with people. The drive was a
decided ovation. Reaching the
grounds the carriages drove direct
10 tie band stand, where
large crowd was in waiting. The
grounds were full Of veterans, who were
bound to get another look at Mr.. Davis.
There was q great deal Of enthusiasm
manifested, despite the fact that many
OF the people on the grounds were greatly
interested in the horse racing, and did
not seem to be aware Of the presence Of
the distinguished visitors. Arriving at
the stand President Northen introduced
Governor Gordon, who said few words
ana introduced Gen. Clement 4. Evans
Gen. jackson, and Ex-Governor Watts,
who, BY the way, is the only surviving
member Of The Davis cabinet, who made
short speeches. Then Gen. Henry II.
Jackson was introduced, and made a
speech.
Mrs. Davis, Mrs. Hays and Miss Win
mic were called for, and each bowed her
acknowledgements. Returning from the
stand the veterans crowded around, and
III scenes of few hours before came
near being repeated Mr.. Davis got in.
70 close carriage, but some Of the wild
enthusiasts who wanted 10 shake
his hand broke in the glass
with their fists. The only harm done
wns 10 their own knucklcs. The Davis
party drove back TO Ilillcrest.
AT half past seven o'clock the grand
tnrchlight procession Of the Young Mems
Veteran association began TO move from
the Floyd Rifles amory up Mulberry
street. The display was an excellent
one, and there were probably 5000 torches
10 line. Passing by the Johnston man.
sion, they were reviewed by Mr.. Davis,
who sat at . sccond.story window.
Cheering, yelling aud hurrahs and fire.
works were the evenings attractions.
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